2005 BMW 330 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
